moparron
Seaman
- Joined
- Jan 22, 2015
- Messages
- 52
Just ordered a new longblock today.
1) I need to figure out if I can user my engine hoist to do the job. I know I need to pull the outdrive for re-alignment, so I figure I'll pull the swim platform and HOPEFULLY be able to use my lift in the driveway (versus a tree somewhere, or paying the marina repair yard $100 twice)
2) I need to figure out what all I am pulling... just the motor? or everything?
3)Figure out what parts NEED replaced and what parts I should replace. T-Stat housing is a no brainer as it wasn't done with the last swap (70 hours ago). I can't find a pre vortec 2BBL intake that looks any better then the one I have. I am hoping that the manifolds and risers were changed last time as they "look" new, oil pan is new - what am I missing here???
4) This is a biggy (for me).... I need to figure out how to install and wire up a low oil pressure shut off switch. since I know the previous owner ran it out of oil (although he still swears he didn't), I know I ran it out once.. and in those split seconds finished the damage the previous owner started - I don't want that to ever happen again. I am also going to paint the motor somehting other than BLACK - so I can hopefully detect an oil leak earlier - I was thinking chevy orange? Thinking about going to an electric fuel pump with oil pressure cutoff? Or just install a second oil pressure switch to the coil?? And yes.. I have an oil pressure gauge that is mounted low on the dash and obscured by the wheel when your driving at 30MPH (before anyone asks why I didn't shut it down before I heard the clacking)
And finally.... I will gladly take any and all tips on how to make this project as painless as possible. I will probably be a bit slow to start since it's still in 90's most days and I have no shade around the boat :-(
TIA
~Ron
1) I need to figure out if I can user my engine hoist to do the job. I know I need to pull the outdrive for re-alignment, so I figure I'll pull the swim platform and HOPEFULLY be able to use my lift in the driveway (versus a tree somewhere, or paying the marina repair yard $100 twice)
2) I need to figure out what all I am pulling... just the motor? or everything?
3)Figure out what parts NEED replaced and what parts I should replace. T-Stat housing is a no brainer as it wasn't done with the last swap (70 hours ago). I can't find a pre vortec 2BBL intake that looks any better then the one I have. I am hoping that the manifolds and risers were changed last time as they "look" new, oil pan is new - what am I missing here???
4) This is a biggy (for me).... I need to figure out how to install and wire up a low oil pressure shut off switch. since I know the previous owner ran it out of oil (although he still swears he didn't), I know I ran it out once.. and in those split seconds finished the damage the previous owner started - I don't want that to ever happen again. I am also going to paint the motor somehting other than BLACK - so I can hopefully detect an oil leak earlier - I was thinking chevy orange? Thinking about going to an electric fuel pump with oil pressure cutoff? Or just install a second oil pressure switch to the coil?? And yes.. I have an oil pressure gauge that is mounted low on the dash and obscured by the wheel when your driving at 30MPH (before anyone asks why I didn't shut it down before I heard the clacking)
And finally.... I will gladly take any and all tips on how to make this project as painless as possible. I will probably be a bit slow to start since it's still in 90's most days and I have no shade around the boat :-(
TIA
~Ron